Guides
Rishta and matrimonial guides
Clear, practical answers for families searching in Australia, from the first conversation at home to the legal side of the wedding.
- Getting started
How to Find a Rishta in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide for Indian and Pakistani families in Australia: how to start a rishta search, where to look, how introductions work and how to stay safe.
29 October 2026 · 5 min readRead - Meeting families
Questions to Ask at a First Rishta Meeting (and What to Listen For)
What to ask, what to avoid and what to listen for when two families meet for the first time. Practical questions for parents and for the couple.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead - Profiles
Matrimonial Biodata: What to Include (and What to Leave Out)
How to write a matrimonial biodata or profile that gets thoughtful replies, with a checklist of what to include, what to leave out for privacy, and photo tips.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead - Traditions
Kundli Milan Explained: The 36 Gunas and What the Score Means
How kundli milan works: the eight factors of the Ashtakoot system, how the 36-point guna score is calculated, what a good score is and what manglik means.
29 October 2026 · 4 min readRead - Weddings
Nikah, Anand Karaj and Vivah: Getting Legally Married in Australia
How a religious wedding becomes a legal marriage in Australia: the Notice of Intended Marriage, authorised celebrants, witnesses and the marriage certificate.
29 October 2026 · 4 min readRead - Safety
Matrimonial Scams in Australia: Red Flags and What to Do
How to spot a fake matrimonial profile or romance scam, the warning signs to look for, how to check a profile, and where to report a scam in Australia.
29 October 2026 · 4 min readRead - Etiquette
How to Say No to a Rishta Politely (With Examples)
Kind, clear ways to decline a rishta proposal without hurting the other family, with example messages for parents, for the candidate and for a matchmaker.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead - Visas and legal
Marrying Someone Overseas: Australian Visa Basics for Families
Australian visa options when marrying a partner from India, Pakistan or elsewhere: the Partner visa, the Prospective Marriage visa and what to know first.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead - Getting started
Rishta Aunty, Online Matrimonial or Family Network? How to Choose
A fair comparison of the three main ways to find a match in Australia: a rishta aunty, an online matrimonial platform and your own family network.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead - Traditions
What Is Mahr? A Plain Guide for Muslim Families
What mahr is, how it differs from dowry, how it is agreed and paid, and how to record it in the nikah, explained simply for Muslim families in Australia.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead